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The Protestant Reformation in Spain

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Which of the following was a key factor in the spread of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. The influence of Martin Luther's writings

  2. The presence of a large number of foreign Protestants in Spain

  3. The support of the Spanish monarchy

  4. The economic and social crisis of the 16th century


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The economic and social crisis of the 16th century created a climate of discontent and instability in Spain, which made it more receptive to new religious ideas.

Who was the most prominent Spanish Protestant reformer?

  1. Juan de Valdés

  2. Francisco de Enzinas

  3. Casiodoro de Reina

  4. Juan Pérez de Pineda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juan de Valdés was a Spanish humanist and religious reformer who played a key role in the spread of Protestantism in Spain. He wrote several influential works, including the Diálogo de doctrina cristiana and the _Tratado espiritual.

What was the name of the Spanish Inquisition's tribunal that was specifically tasked with suppressing Protestantism?

  1. The Suprema

  2. The Holy Office

  3. The Congregation of the Index

  4. The Council of Trent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Holy Office was the Spanish Inquisition's tribunal that was specifically tasked with suppressing Protestantism. It was established in 1568 and was responsible for the persecution and execution of many Spanish Protestants.

Which of the following was a major center of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. Seville

  2. Valladolid

  3. Toledo

  4. Madrid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seville was a major center of Protestantism in Spain. It was home to a large number of foreign Protestants, as well as a number of Spanish Protestants who had converted to the new faith.

What was the name of the Spanish Protestant Bible that was published in 1569?

  1. The Reina-Valera Bible

  2. The Cipriano de Valera Bible

  3. The Casiodoro de Reina Bible

  4. The Francisco de Enzinas Bible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reina-Valera Bible was a Spanish Protestant Bible that was published in 1569. It was the first complete Spanish Bible to be printed, and it quickly became the standard version of the Bible for Spanish Protestants.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. The persecution of Protestants by the Spanish Inquisition

  2. The expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain

  3. The economic and social crisis of the 17th century

  4. The rise of the Catholic Counter-Reformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The persecution of Protestants by the Spanish Inquisition was a major factor in the decline of Protestantism in Spain. The Inquisition arrested, tortured, and executed many Spanish Protestants, and it also forced many others to flee the country.

What was the name of the Spanish Protestant leader who was burned at the stake in 1559?

  1. Juan de Valdés

  2. Francisco de Enzinas

  3. Casiodoro de Reina

  4. Juan Pérez de Pineda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Juan Pérez de Pineda was a Spanish Protestant leader who was burned at the stake in 1559. He was one of the first Spanish Protestants to be executed by the Inquisition.

Which of the following was a major center of the Spanish Protestant Reformation?

  1. Seville

  2. Valladolid

  3. Toledo

  4. Madrid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Valladolid was a major center of the Spanish Protestant Reformation. It was home to a large number of Protestant churches and schools, and it was also the center of the Spanish Inquisition's activities against Protestantism.

What was the name of the Spanish Protestant leader who was exiled to Geneva in 1557?

  1. Juan de Valdés

  2. Francisco de Enzinas

  3. Casiodoro de Reina

  4. Juan Pérez de Pineda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Francisco de Enzinas was a Spanish Protestant leader who was exiled to Geneva in 1557. He was one of the most prominent Spanish Protestants of his time, and he wrote several influential works, including the New Testament in Spanish.

Which of the following was a major factor in the spread of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. The influence of Martin Luther's writings

  2. The presence of a large number of foreign Protestants in Spain

  3. The support of the Spanish monarchy

  4. The economic and social crisis of the 16th century


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The economic and social crisis of the 16th century created a climate of discontent and instability in Spain, which made it more receptive to new religious ideas.

Who was the most prominent Spanish Protestant reformer?

  1. Juan de Valdés

  2. Francisco de Enzinas

  3. Casiodoro de Reina

  4. Juan Pérez de Pineda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juan de Valdés was a Spanish humanist and religious reformer who played a key role in the spread of Protestantism in Spain. He wrote several influential works, including the Diálogo de doctrina cristiana and the _Tratado espiritual.

What was the name of the Spanish Inquisition's tribunal that was specifically tasked with suppressing Protestantism?

  1. The Suprema

  2. The Holy Office

  3. The Congregation of the Index

  4. The Council of Trent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Holy Office was the Spanish Inquisition's tribunal that was specifically tasked with suppressing Protestantism. It was established in 1568 and was responsible for the persecution and execution of many Spanish Protestants.

Which of the following was a major center of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. Seville

  2. Valladolid

  3. Toledo

  4. Madrid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seville was a major center of Protestantism in Spain. It was home to a large number of foreign Protestants, as well as a number of Spanish Protestants who had converted to the new faith.

What was the name of the Spanish Protestant Bible that was published in 1569?

  1. The Reina-Valera Bible

  2. The Cipriano de Valera Bible

  3. The Casiodoro de Reina Bible

  4. The Francisco de Enzinas Bible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reina-Valera Bible was a Spanish Protestant Bible that was published in 1569. It was the first complete Spanish Bible to be printed, and it quickly became the standard version of the Bible for Spanish Protestants.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of Protestantism in Spain?

  1. The persecution of Protestants by the Spanish Inquisition

  2. The expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain

  3. The economic and social crisis of the 17th century

  4. The rise of the Catholic Counter-Reformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The persecution of Protestants by the Spanish Inquisition was a major factor in the decline of Protestantism in Spain. The Inquisition arrested, tortured, and executed many Spanish Protestants, and it also forced many others to flee the country.

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